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In April 2010, visitors sometimes underestimated Watchcat Sylvia's strength and devotion to protecting her assigned sector:

In such cases, she unleashed her wild eyes to let them know she meant business:

Visitors were generally compliant after that.

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If you're planning to wash your sheets and pillowcases, wait until your watchcat finishes using the bed as a guard station:

June 2013: Watchcat Nemo stayed sharp-eyed while stationed at a comfortable guard post.

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Watchcat Collette will answer authorized visitors' security-related questions, provided that they don't interrupt her work.  Here she is keeping an open mind about such inquiries on February 26, 2024:

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Watchcat Rosie comforted her tired brother, Watchcat Sammy, during his nap break in April 2004:

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Watchcat Collette didn't let just anyone traipse through the kitchen on July 19, 2023:

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Watchcat Lily opened her eyes wide and studied the faces of all visitors closely on May 23, 2019:

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In February 2008, Watchcat Rosie spotted something in her assigned sector that displeased her:

Shortly after I took this photo, she set off to admonish the offender.

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Did Watchcat Headquarters authorize your visit to Watchcat Nemo's assigned sector in June 2009?

If not, Nemo asked you to turn back.  Rules are rules, after all.

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Watchcat Sylvia didn't allow trespassers in her assigned sector:

Nevertheless, she was still concerned for their welfare, so she encouraged them to eat healthy in September 2014.

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Watchcat Sammy was generally content during peaceful guard duty sessions:

He knew, however, that things could turn on a dime, so in March 2003, he practiced his no-nonsense expression:

Showing unauthorized visitors that he meant business kept his assigned sector tranquil.

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Thanks to Watchcat Collette's efforts, her assigned sector was safe and secure on August 18, 2022:

Why not smile with satisfaction when that's the case?

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Watchcat Nemo had no qualms about scrutinizing visitors in July 2012:

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It's heartwarming when a watchcat knows you're peaceful and mean no harm:

Watchcat Sylvia's expression conveyed this in December 2008.

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Watchcat Lily's food bowl was empty on February 8, 2024: 

 Lily wondered if she should stop guarding her assigned sector temporarily as a form of protest:

In the end, she decided to remain on the job:

Her guardian then fed her shortly after this decision.  It's always a pleasure to see a situation resolved so peacefully.

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No one walked off with...

...whatever these items were, thanks to Watchcat Sammy's sentry-like guarding on February 15, 2006.

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No one walked off with the vacuum cleaner or computer monitor, thanks to Watchcat Rosie's sentry-like guarding on February 15, 2006:

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Watchcat Collette was so confident in her guarding abilities that she didn't even open her eyes fully on January 25, 2024:

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Provided that they had security clearance, Watchcat Sammy welcomed guests in February 2006:

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Watchcat Nemo's guard station was squishy and comfortable in March 2009:

This made Nemo focus even more intently on his assigned sector.

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Before starting guard duty in July 2015, Watchcat Sylvia made sure her comforter was kneaded properly:

After all, if you're going to be sitting at a guard station for hours, it's reasonable to make sure it's comfortable.

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Although it was unlikely that anyone would attempt to nab her pillow, Watchcat Lily staved off the possibility on February 8, 2024:

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Sometimes, watchcats use the people looking after them as guard posts:

I appreciated Watchcat Rosie looking out for me in June 2006.

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Watchcat Lily ensured that nothing harmed her guardian in May 2019:

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These are the expressions of a watchcat who is in complete command of his assigned sector:

More specifically, it's Watchcat Nemo in October 2015.

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Watchcat Sylvia was skeptical that a visitor had a valid reason for being in her assigned sector:

March 2010: Watchcat Sylvia's eyes gave away her doubtfulness.

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Intruders don't stand a chance when a double team of watchcats scrutinizes them:

Watchcats Rosie and Sammy kept the hallway free of riffraff in March 2011.

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On January 31, 2024, Watchcat Collette's expression suggested, "I wish I knew what I'd encounter during today's guard duty session, but I'll face whatever today has in store with aplomb:"

I applauded Collette for her courageous, realistic attitude.

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Allow your watchcat a face-rubbing break, as needed, from time to time:

April 14, 2022: Watchcat Lily takes a well-earned pause in her guard duty.

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Visitors approached the island in the kitchen cautiously in May 2008.  That was a wise strategy to avoid incurring the wrath of Watchcat Nemo: